Confucianism Is A Comprehensive System Of Thought And...

Confucianism is a â€Å"comprehensive system of thought and behaviour encompassing religion, philosophy, morality, and political science.† Its teachings have shaped the political and social development of China for hundreds of years, and leaves its mark in ancient history. Confucius’s teachings dealt mainly with personal and political morality - he taught what it meant to be a just ruler and a man of principles and honour. His teachings sought to restore the Mandate of Heaven to the rulers in order for peace and prosperity to return to China. His main goal was to help the individuals achieve social and personal perfection, and also reestablish the ordered society that had supposedly existed before this period of internal warfare. Thus,†¦show more content†¦If an individual violates the golden rule, then he or she will violate the spirit of fairness and concern that lie at the heart of morality. In addition to Confucius’s Golden Rule, family is considered one of the main epitome of society. According to Confucius, the â€Å"Filial Piety† involves children who were to owe duties of loyalty and respect to their parents. This concept was also known as The Five Bonds. These bonds â€Å"set out the duties and expectations as between the Ruler and the Emperor and subjects, Father and Son, Husband and Wife, Elder Brother to Younger Brother, Friend to Friend† (Confucianism). Within these relationships or Bonds, each person had specific duties, and these duties and relationships extended to the dead. Hence, this practice led to ancestor worship, which was one of the oldest practiced traditions in China. In a family, the parents rule. This means that the parents serve as prime examples for their children to follow. In return, children are taught to be respectful, truthful, and earnest no matter what the circumstances are. What they are taught at home is to be appl ied to interactions with others in society. According to the â€Å"Chinese Ren and Li† website, it exclaims, â€Å"Confucianism advocates that if everybody can follow ren and li, and behave as his roles dictate, then there are harmonious relationships,